Dentures, sets of fake teeth, are used by a number of of our patients. And while false teeth are a great option if you are missing teeth, a number of our patients have confided in us that they’re unhappy they let their pearly whites get to the point of needing false teeth. If you have any missing chompers, complete or... read more »

Each of your teeth is designed for a specific purpose. Your back teeth, known as your premolars and molars are designed to chew your food and prepare it for digestion. To do that effectively, your back teeth have grooves and ridges, also known as fissures, on the chewing surface. Those fissures allow the teeth to grind your food before you... read more »

Want to upgrade your oral hygiene routine? Consider mouthwash. But before you go shopping, there are a few things you should know. First, there are two types of mouthwash: cosmetic and antiseptic. Cosmetic mouthwash only freshens your breath. Antiseptic mouthwash rids your mouth of bad bacteria that causes plaque, giving your smile an extra clean. They also often contain fluoride,... read more »

Teeth whitening has been around long enough that there are plenty of products lining the shelves of your local store. There are whitening toothpastes, rinses, strips and other things you can use to give yourself a whiter, brighter smile. Before you start any new dental regimen, you should talk with your dentist about the possible benefits, drawbacks and side effects... read more »

A common, yet serious disease that often affects those individuals who neglect their daily brushing and flossing habits is periodontal disease, also referred to as gum disease. Gum disease is noted by an infection in your gum tissue that if left untreated, will result in total tooth loss. Do you constantly have bad breath no matter how often you try... read more »

Just because you have dentures and can remove some, or all of your teeth whenever you need to, that doesn’t mean that you can stop taking care of them. The truth is that your dentures need to be cleaned just as much your natural teeth. Ideally, you should remove and rinse your dentures after each meal or snack. Rinsing your... read more »

Knowing the stages of oral cancer is often crucial in successful recoveries. At earlier stages, successful recoveries are much more likely. Thus, the sooner r you are treated for the disease, the greater the likelihood of a positive out. Here are a few tips on what to look for when you think you may be suffering from oral cancer: -... read more »

The root canal is the space in the center of a tooth where the pulp (nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissues) is located. If you have noticed any of the following, you may have a damaged root canal in Orangeburg, South Carolina: - Mild to severe discomfort when chewing or applying pressure on the tooth - Sensitivity to hot or... read more »

Your child’s baby bottle may be causing dental damage. Oftentimes, parents put highly sugary foods into baby bottles in order to encourage the children to drink but sugars can be turned into harmful acids in their mouth and begin to destroy their teeth in a process known as baby bottle tooth decay. Listed below are a few pieces of advice... read more »

Think you know all there is to know about dentures? Did you know that depending on the number of teeth to replace, dentures can be either complete or partial? When you read “dentures,” did you think of complete dentures? Complete dentures replace all teeth and come in two main varieties: conventional and immediate. Conventional complete dentures are installed between two... read more »